“Because of the outstanding commitment made by our title sponsor, Exide Technologies, and tremendous support from the membership, we have continued to conduct a top quality tournament,” said Tournament Chairman Chuck Strong. “Members and sponsors want to get involved because they see what the AJGA is about, an organization that not only focuses on improving and providing playing opportunities for junior golf, but building character in these young men and women.”

According to the AJGA, year after year, the Club Members have wholeheartedly supported the tournament by seeking out and securing sponsors, volunteering and creating a wonderful experience for the young players and their families.

Additionally, ever since the tournament started playing at the Club, the junior golf program there has seen dramatic growth.

“Three years ago we had 12 kids involved and this year we had 80. The increase has to do with the exposure parents received at the tournament and the excitement over junior golf,” Strong said.

Understandably, the tournament’s impact goes above and beyond the Club. According to the AJGA, since the tournament’s first year in 2010, it has provided the community with an economic boost of more than $270,000.

Additionally, Junior-Am tournament fundraising events have raised almost $50,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta and during the tournament, head golf pros at the Club held interactive clinics on the driving range for Big Brothers and Sisters.